Question 1

What year was the apartment built? How many layers are there?

Accepted Answer

The apartment was built in 1973, with 4 buildings, the highest 37 floors, and 360 units for rent.

Question 2

How is the security around the apartment?

Accepted Answer

The apartment is close to the East River, within walking distance to SVA, Baruch, NYU School of Medicine and other universities, as well as the United Nations headquarters. The quality of the tenants is high, and the apartment has a 24-hour doorman to register visiting customers.

Question 3

Is there a washer dryer in the apartment?

Accepted Answer

There is no indoor washing machine and dryer in the apartment. There is a public laundry room for tenants to use. The washing machine is $2.5/time, and the dryer is $1.5/time.

Question 4

Does the apartment have any special services?

Accepted Answer

There are supermarkets, nail salons and other facilities in the apartment campus, so you can meet your daily needs without leaving the campus. The community square often hosts musical events, concerts, painting sessions, open-air movie screenings, and more.

Question 5

Is there a subway near the apartment? How long does it take to walk to the subway station? Are there

Accepted Answer

There are Metro Line L/Line 6/Line 4, and it takes about 15 minutes to walk. There are M34A, M9, M23, M5 and other bus stops downstairs from the apartment.

Question 6

Is there a parking lot around the apartment? How much is the parking fee?

Accepted Answer

There is a third-party parking lot in the building, generally around $400-$500 per month, depending on the size of the vehicle, please consult the consultant for details.

Question 7

Does the apartment have a free shuttle bus? Or near the school bus?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the apartment has a free shuttle bus from Monday to Friday, every 10 minutes, which is adjusted according to the weather conditions, and does not depart on the sixth day. There are two lines of the shuttle bus, bound for Union Square and Grand Central. For specific routes, please pay attention to the welcome letter service information sent by the apartment. It takes 8 minutes to walk from the apartment to the sva school bus stop, and 9 minutes to walk to the NYU school bus stop from the apartment. For specific school bus times and routes, please refer to the official website of the school management.

Question 8

Does the apartment have facilities such as gym and swimming pool? Is it open 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the apartment has a gym, a sauna room, a certified coach course, and a heated swimming pool, which are all open 7 days a week, but not 24 hours. The annual card for the fitness center is $79/month, and the monthly renewal card is $89/month. Please pay attention to the welcome letter service information sent by the apartment, and the real-time price of the building shall prevail.

Question 9

Does each room in the apartment have its own lights?

Accepted Answer

There is a ceiling light in the entrance corridor, but there is no ceiling light in the bedroom and living room, and students need to buy it by themselves.

Question 10

Does the apartment have curtains? Do I need to bring it by myself?

Accepted Answer

No, the curtains are already pre-installed. If you&#x27;re concerned about blackout, you can buy your own shades later.

Question 11

Does the apartment have an elevator?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the apartment has 4 elevators.

Question 12

Does the apartment have heating and air conditioning? Is the heating electric or plumbing?

Accepted Answer

Heating, electricity.

Question 13

Is there a supermarket near the apartment?

Accepted Answer

There is a small supermarket inside the apartment, which can meet daily needs. There are McDonald&#x27;s, Starbucks, CVS, etc. within a 7-minute walk. It takes 30 minutes from the apartment to China Town. There are many ingredients in Chinese supermarkets that can satisfy the Chinese taste.

Question 14

Is the stove in the apartment natural gas or induction?

Accepted Answer

It is natural gas.

Question 15

Does the apartment have wooden floors or carpet?

Accepted Answer

The apartment has wooden floors.

Question 16

Does the apartment have floor-to-ceiling windows?

Accepted Answer

No, it is a normal window.

Question 17

Are these apartments furnished?

Accepted Answer

In New York, almost 99% of apartments are not equipped with soft furnishings. Because Americans adhere to the principle of clean move-in. clean move-out. They firmly believe that the home they live in must be arranged by themselves. The apartments are all well-decorated, and the kitchen appliances include refrigerators, ovens, stoves, etc. are all complete, and the apartments will also be equipped with walk-in closets. When you check in, you need to purchase the bed, sofa, table and chairs by yourself. There are various ways to buy furniture. You can buy some second-hand furniture through IKEA, target, etc., or contact seniors and sisters. Very cost-effective.

Question 18

What&#x27;s in the room?

Accepted Answer

There are no soft furnishings such as beds, tables and chairs in the room, but basic appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, heating, stoves, dishwashers, and bedroom wardrobes are available.

Question 19

Is there internet in the room?

Accepted Answer

There is no preset network inside the room, and tenants need to handle it by themselves. The specific price varies according to the selected network speed. Please refer to the price of the selected network operator.

Question 20

How long is the typical lease term for an apartment in New York? What is a sublet listing?

Accepted Answer

In New York, the houses on the market are basically long-term leases starting from 12 months. This is a hard-and-fast rule of the apartment and is generally not reconcilable. In addition, because most houses are unfurnished, they are not suitable for short-term rentals. Because of the inflexibility of the lease term, there are a lot of sublease listings on the market, commonly known as sublease. However, you need to pay attention to the legality of subletting when looking for this kind of housing. Benefits cannot be guaranteed. Because the apartment only recognizes the right of residence of the person on the contract. Once something goes wrong, it is possible to be evicted by the apartment or a landlord. There will also be monetary losses. Therefore, it is recommended to sign a contract directly with the apartment, which is legal and formal.

Question 21

Are the apartments pets allowed? what is the pet fee

Accepted Answer

Allowed, the specific fee depends on the pet species, please consult the consultant teacher for details.

Question 22

Does the apartment have any preferential free month policy?

Accepted Answer

"Free month" refers to the preferential policies formulated by the building according to the relationship between market supply and demand, such as renting for one year, paying 12 months&#x27; rent to live for 13 months, and so on. The preferential policy of the apartment changes in real time, please consult the consultant for confirmation before booking.

Question 23

Can the lease start date be chosen arbitrarily?

Accepted Answer

The apartment will generally provide the specific rentable date range of each room. It is recommended that you choose a rentable start date within the rentable range. For specific early start or delayed start, please consult your rental consultant.

Question 24

I heard that the living room of a New York apartment can accommodate people? Can it be partitioned?

Accepted Answer

In New York, many new apartment buildings have large interiors and living rooms in good condition. However, due to the high rent, the living room will also be rented out to a tenant to share the cost of the room. Choosing to live in the living room is a very cost-effective choice. The living room often has large floor-to-ceiling windows, good lighting, large area, and low price. uhomes also has a cooperative partition company, which can provide students with wall-mounting services in the living room if the apartment allows. Due to the safety requirements of the apartment, this kind of wall often cannot reach the top, and a space of about 30 cm needs to be left. But it can be supplemented with bookcases, curtains, closets and other decorations, and doors can also be made for easy access. The cost of the partition is generally around $1000-$1600, depending on the requirements of the wall, the price starts at about $800. However, some apartments on the market require that such partitions cannot be made. In this case, there is no need to worry. You can choose to buy wardrobes, screens, bookshelves, curtains, etc. as soft partitions. The advantage of this kind of partition is low cost, easy to remove, and it also ensures enough privacy space. It is also a good choice. You can consult the consultant teacher about the style of the partition and the real photos.

Question 25

Does the apartment rent include utilities?

Accepted Answer

The rent includes water and natural gas fees, and the electricity and internet fees need to be paid by the tenant on a monthly basis, usually shared by roommates.

Question 26

How long can the partition be done? Can it be dealt with before check-in?

Accepted Answer

It usually takes about two hours to complete the wall construction. It is necessary to make an appointment in advance for the wall construction time, and the master will come to help you with the materials. It is not allowed to make partitions in advance, and the check-in review of the apartment is strict, and non-tenants cannot get the keys in advance to enter the room.

Question 27

Do I pay for the partition myself?

Accepted Answer

In the market, roommates generally share the wall fees equally, or a ratio can be negotiated between roommates, and everyone shares according to the ratio.

Question 28

Is the apartment rent paid monthly?

Accepted Answer

International students need to pay the guarantee fee to the guarantee company, and the rent will be paid every month after the approval.

Question 29

Why do I need to buy a guarantee to book an apartment in New York? What is a guarantee?

Accepted Answer

In New York, because we are international students. Therefore, more formal apartment developers generally provide two ways to pay rent: one is a guaranteed monthly payment, and the other is a one-time payment of one year&#x27;s rent. Due to the change of New York State law in July 2019, more than 90% of the apartments currently on the market only accept the form of guaranteed monthly payment. There are also a small number of apartments that accept prepayment. Please consult your advisor for details. In this way, we are forced to find a guarantee company to guarantee for us, so that we can pass the audit of the apartment and finally sign a satisfactory house. uhomes can provide you with a guarantee company and assist you in completing the guarantee process. However, the services of the guarantee company are not gratuitous. They usually need to charge one month&#x27;s rent equivalent as a guarantee service fee, and only need to pay once. The specific payment amount is subject to the certificate issued by the guarantee company.

Question 30

Why are the prices of New York apartments divided into pre-discount (Gross) and post-discount (Net)?

Accepted Answer

Apartments in New York are known for their high rents, but apartments also offer discounts based on market conditions. This discount is generally a rent-free discount. For example, the rent of apartment A is $3000/month, but the apartment offers a discount of 1 month for 12 months. This means you don&#x27;t have to pay rent for one month out of 12. In this case, we call $3000 the Gross price, and the actual paid rent ($3000*11/12=$2750) after the discount is called the Net price. When listing prices, apartments often advertise discounted Net rates. If you pay the rent for one year in advance, then the rent is $3000*11 = $2750*12, and the total amount of rent paid is $33000, which remains unchanged.

Question 31

Is the price of booking with you the same as that of contacting the apartment myself? Is your price

Accepted Answer

The price of renting a house through us is the same as finding an apartment yourself, there is no difference. We will provide you with the latest listings, provide professional advice, assist you with the rental procedures, and help you communicate with the apartment about your needs. At the same time, uhomes has launched the "Best Price Guarantee" policy. If you find that the same apartment with the same room type has a lower price in the same time period on other third-party apartment booking platforms, we will compensate you for the price difference after verification. . At the same time, we have long-term cooperation with major overseas apartment groups, and we can often win "exclusive booking discounts for the whole network" for students.

Question 32

Can I install a washing machine in my house myself?

Accepted Answer

No, because there is no outlet for washing machine inside the apartment.

Question 33

Is there a service fee/agency fee for booking in uhomes?

Accepted Answer

Renting a house here in New York is a very mature broker system. The vast majority of house tenants do not need to pay agency fees. This part of the fee is paid by the apartment manager. Students can choose with confidence. [uhomes Platform] will recommend housing sources according to the needs of students. Before applying, we will list all the expenses for students. At the same time, there are licensed brokers who will photograph the details of the apartment for the students, confirm the information, assist the students to apply for the apartment building, apply for guarantee, and sign the contract. At the same time, we have an exclusive cashback activity, please consult the consultant teacher for specific activity details.

Question 34

The arrival date is different in the case of shared renting. How to set the starting date?

Accepted Answer

The apartment is rented out as a whole. If the roommates arrive at different times when sharing a room, it is suggested that the first arrival date shall prevail.

Question 35

Are the prices shown above for the entire apartment? Is it a real-time price? Can I book one of thes

Accepted Answer

The price displayed above is the whole set price, affected by the market supply and demand relationship and check-in time, the real-time price needs to be checked by the consultant teacher, and the App display is only for apartment type and price reference. New York apartment types are divided into studio, 1B, 2B, and even 3B apartment types. The studio is a large studio, and there is no partition between the bedroom and the kitchen. There will also be people who will share the rent. Therefore, a one-bedroom apartment can accommodate two people, and a two-bedroom apartment can accommodate three people, and so on. In a New York apartment, the entire apartment must be booked, and there is no such thing as renting a single bedroom.

Question 36

When renting together, what rules are used to divide the price of each room?

Accepted Answer

New York apartments are rented as a whole, and only the price of the whole room is provided. In order to facilitate roommates, the consultant will give a suggested price for a single room. Generally, it is divided according to the difference of about 200 knives per room, and then adjusted up and down based on comprehensive orientation and area. If you have questions about room pricing, you can talk to your roommate or advisor.

Question 37

How big is the room? Can I choose the orientation?

Accepted Answer

For the actual floor plan of the reserved apartment, you can contact the rental consultant for consultation. The unit marked on the floor plan is feet, and students can convert it for reference. The Manhattan area as a whole is not exactly south or north. Renting in the United States is not particularly particular about the orientation. Generally, high-rise apartment types will have better lighting. If you have special requirements for orientation, please contact the rental consultant.

Question 38

What materials are needed to book this apartment?

Accepted Answer

Generally, your passport, offer, visa, and I20 are required. If your materials are not complete for the time being, you can ask the consultant whether you can book a room.

Question 39

How much does it cost to book this apartment?

Accepted Answer

Please refer to the Intent app for a list of apartment fees.

Question 40

What is the procedure for booking an apartment?

Accepted Answer

(1) Submit the online application for the apartment, pay the application fee of $20 and 2 months’ rent as the holding deposit. After the apartment receives the deposit, the house will be taken off the shelves. One month&#x27;s rent will be deposited as a deposit for the apartment after the reservation is completed, and will be refunded when the house expires without damage. (2) Fill out the application for the guarantee company online, and the guarantee company will pay the guarantee fee after the approval. (3) After the payment of the guarantee fee is completed, the apartment will sign the contract (4) Check whether the contract rent, lease term and free month information are correct, and sign the contract.

Question 41

After submitting the application, how long will it take to complete all the procedures?

Accepted Answer

The reservation cycle of this apartment is relatively slow. Generally, the procedures can be completed in about 2 weeks after paying the deposit. Please book early to avoid delays in check-in.

Question 42

After submitting the application, does the apartment have to be mine?

Accepted Answer

The platform will assist students to apply when the room is confirmed. The order in which the building has received the holding deposit shall prevail, on a first-come-first-served basis.

Question 43

Is the contract for the apartment on paper? How to sign the contract?

Accepted Answer

The apartment is an electronic contract, and the building will send the contract to the tenant&#x27;s mailbox for electronic signing.

Question 44

I am not in New York, what if I see the real condition of the house?

Accepted Answer

uhomes has a branch office in New York, and a licensed broker will help students take real photos of their apartments. If you have relatives and friends in the local area, you can make an appointment to help show the house on the spot.

Question 45

I am in New York, can I see the house on site?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have a branch in New York, and our branch colleagues can help you make an appointment and show you the property on the spot.

Question 46

Do I need a deposit for the apartment? How much is the deposit usually?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the deposit is one month&#x27;s rent. If you rent together, the deposit will be shared among roommates.

Question 47

When will the deposit be returned to me?

Accepted Answer

The deposit will be refunded when the house expires and there is no damage. If there is damage, there will be a certain degree of deduction. Before checking out, you can ask the housekeeper to clean the house. The deposit is generally refunded in the form of a check about two months after check-out, depending on the efficiency of the apartment.

Question 48

Are there any things that need to be prepared in advance before moving in?

Accepted Answer

Before check-in, tenants need to confirm with the building the time of check-in and key collection, and whether only lease holders can check-in. If there is a late flight, it is recommended to book a hotel for the first night. If you need to move furniture, please contact the building in advance to reserve an elevator. At the same time, please read carefully the precautions before moving in the apartment&#x27;s welcome letter, open an electricity account, and purchase tenant insurance.

Question 49

When is the apartment available for check-in?

Accepted Answer

The check-in time of the apartment is generally from 10:00 am to 17:00 pm on weekdays. For the specific check-in time, please refer to the time stated in the welcome letter of the apartment. If you arrive on a non-working day or a late flight, please contact the building in advance to confirm whether you can check in.

Question 50

Can I accept packages in advance before check-in? Can I entrust a friend to put the furniture in in

Accepted Answer

Under normal circumstances, it is allowed, but it is best not to advance too far in advance. During the school season, the apartment receives a lot of packages, and it is easy to lose packages. However, apartment policies will change in different periods. For details, please consult the rental consultant.

Question 51

Can the Internet be checked in advance before check-in?

Accepted Answer

No, the check-in review of the apartment is strict, and you need to check in with your ID. The network installation master cannot install it in advance before check-in.

Question 52

What materials do I need to bring when I check in?

Accepted Answer

Check in at the front desk with your own passport ID

Question 53

After checking in, I found that the facilities in the room were broken. Who can I ask for repairs?

Accepted Answer

The apartment will do a room inspection and sanitation in advance before check-in. If any items are found to be damaged or the sanitary condition does not meet the check-in standard after check-in, it is recommended to take photos and keep them and contact the apartment management staff to repair them as soon as possible.

Question 54

Can the apartment be rented out early? /Can you break lease?

Accepted Answer

Generally, it is not allowed. American contracts need to strictly implement the lease term of the contract. If you need it, it is recommended that you find a lessee~ For details, please refer to the terms of the contract on cancellation of lease.

Question 55

When should I pay rent?

Accepted Answer

The apartment pays the rent on the 1st of every month, and the building will send the rent bill to the tenant&#x27;s mailbox.

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What year was the apartment built? How many layers are there?

How is the security around the apartment?

Is there a washer dryer in the apartment?

What year was the apartment built? How many layers are there?

How is the security around the apartment?

Is there a washer dryer in the apartment?

Does the apartment have any special services?

Is there a subway near the apartment? How long does it take to walk to the subway station? Are there

Is there a parking lot around the apartment? How much is the parking fee?

Does the apartment have a free shuttle bus? Or near the school bus?

Does the apartment have facilities such as gym and swimming pool? Is it open 24 hours?

Does each room in the apartment have its own lights?

Does the apartment have curtains? Do I need to bring it by myself?

Does the apartment have an elevator?

Does the apartment have heating and air conditioning? Is the heating electric or plumbing?

Is there a supermarket near the apartment?

Is the stove in the apartment natural gas or induction?

Does the apartment have wooden floors or carpet?

Does the apartment have floor-to-ceiling windows?

Are these apartments furnished?

What's in the room?

Is there internet in the room?

How long is the typical lease term for an apartment in New York? What is a sublet listing?

Are the apartments pets allowed? what is the pet fee

Does the apartment have any preferential free month policy?

Can the lease start date be chosen arbitrarily?

I heard that the living room of a New York apartment can accommodate people? Can it be partitioned?

Does the apartment rent include utilities?

How long can the partition be done? Can it be dealt with before check-in?

Do I pay for the partition myself?

Is the apartment rent paid monthly?

Why do I need to buy a guarantee to book an apartment in New York? What is a guarantee?

Why are the prices of New York apartments divided into pre-discount (Gross) and post-discount (Net)?

Is the price of booking with you the same as that of contacting the apartment myself? Is your price

Can I install a washing machine in my house myself?

Is there a service fee/agency fee for booking in uhomes?

The arrival date is different in the case of shared renting. How to set the starting date?

Are the prices shown above for the entire apartment? Is it a real-time price? Can I book one of thes

When renting together, what rules are used to divide the price of each room?

How big is the room? Can I choose the orientation?

What materials are needed to book this apartment?

How much does it cost to book this apartment?

What is the procedure for booking an apartment?

After submitting the application, how long will it take to complete all the procedures?

After submitting the application, does the apartment have to be mine?

Is the contract for the apartment on paper? How to sign the contract?

I am not in New York, what if I see the real condition of the house?

I am in New York, can I see the house on site?

Do I need a deposit for the apartment? How much is the deposit usually?

When will the deposit be returned to me?

Are there any things that need to be prepared in advance before moving in?

When is the apartment available for check-in?

Can I accept packages in advance before check-in? Can I entrust a friend to put the furniture in in

Can the Internet be checked in advance before check-in?

What materials do I need to bring when I check in?

After checking in, I found that the facilities in the room were broken. Who can I ask for repairs?

Can the apartment be rented out early? /Can you break lease?

When should I pay rent?

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